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How to Best Use the Automatic Gear Selector on a Mercedes Benz?

Model: Mercedes Mercedes Various
Part: Transmission

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This guide shows how to use the automatic gear selector located on the steering wheel of a Mercedes Benz. The lever has several operating positions determined by friction points and a button. The button allows you to engage the parking mode simply by pressing it when the car is in neutral.

Moving the lever upwards, past the small friction point, engages reverse. Moving the lever downwards, before reaching the second friction point, allows you to select neutral.

Continuing to move the lever downwards and past the lower friction point engages the forward gear.


Updated on 5 November 2026 by ScegliAuto


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